Shays Given Tim Flowers

Must have imagined him appointing you then Steve.

You'd imagine they are a commitment to a long term basic level with large performance related incentives and break clauses.

This might shock and amaze ya, we're signing Ryan Fraser.

Round 2.

Damien Duff?

Spanish. Troare was born in Spain as was Engonga. Fati was born in Guinnea-Bisseau.

Banning Rocker would be like Cactus Jack losing an I Quit match.

More chance of Ivan Cordoba.

I’m done.

Shakhtar says hi.

Saudi appealing the WTO report. Appeal can't be heard for an indefinite period as there isn't the required quorum for an Appeal Panel to sit.

BBC's Phil McNulty (Chief Football Writer no less) 'Hands up. Got this one very wrong. I was convinced Newcastle United would be relegated given the ill-feeling surrounding Steve Bruce's appointment and the apparent miracle performed by Rafael Benitez. Maybe not such a Benitez miracle after all as sound management by Bruce put them in a similar 13th placing without the over-blown reverence reserved for Benitez. Safe and sound.'

103 days today. But who’s counting eh? That's just over 3 months. It's irritating but come on .

"More of the same please Steve, and no you can't have any money."

The club holds the fans in contempt, its a natural consequence. It's a shame but the club brings it on itself.

Some header that.

Man I wish Bruce was voiced by Rodney Dangerfield.

The PL have been paid for the MENA rights? Hard luck on Bein and all if Saudi Bans them but I’ll not sure the PL will mind too much.

The sweet relief of apathy.

Hin ‘Kell

100%. I watch and listen to SBR and Rafa and look at what we have now and weep. We had gold in our hands and let it slip through our fingers, for what? Interesting comparison. Sir Bob took us from bottom of the league to three successive top five finishes and the last 16 of the Champions League. But at that point, the vast majority of the posters on this site (as with many other supporters) thought he was an old git who had lost the plot and were clamouring for his dismissal. Rafa took us to 10th place, moved on to the Chinese League, and was mourned as a god. In Sir Bob's case, we really did have gold and didn't realise it. I don't think the evidence is quite as strong with Rafa. SBR arrived in September we finished 11th. The following season we finished 11th. From that point he kicked on, thanks in no small part to being allowed to bring in players he wanted and having the benefit of some pretty handy players on the books when he arrived. Maybe if Rafa had stayed for an equivalent period of time with a more supportive board you'd have your evidence.

Bring back the Birch and National Service

City's Euro ban overturned on Appeal.

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